Author Topic: A Gold Medal in Golf? (Read 788 times)

Brett · « **on:** October 09, 2009, 09:50:47 AM »

So what do you think.. should golf be an Olympic sport? Could be one of the few Olympic sports where the athletes aren't washed up when they reach their mid 20s.

williamlayton · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2009, 02:21:26 PM »

I am glad too see this---on several levels.
It is a good sport---I would have preferred it be played at match play, but we can change the format over time.
The good thing about golf, as Brett brought up, is you can play it well into your 80's at some level.
It is tougher to play at a high level the older you get but it holds your interest forever and is fun at any level. The yips creep in and the swing shortens but you can still talk trash with your buddies and have fun--play for a beer or a dollar and talk all the trash you can back up------or not.

Blessings

Cabin4 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2009, 02:28:53 PM »

Grown ups chasing a small white ball around all day trying to sink it into a hole in the ground.

Lets hope not.

boondocker · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2009, 03:19:45 PM »

I agree with William and Brett on this golf is a good sport. Cabin you must have tried and had a bad day, go back and try again you will get the hang of it.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2009, 03:26:29 PM »

I promise you, you don't want me near any golf course. I like driving the cart & having a few cocktails thats about it. The grounds keepers usually turn in their resignation when they find out I have a tee time. And I don't blame them.

torpedoman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2009, 03:27:25 PM »

cow pasture pool

Brett · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2009, 03:30:39 PM »

The thing I love (or maybe hate) about golf is that you can shoot an absolutely miserable round of golf but there will always be that hand full of great shots during that round that keeps you wanting to come back for more.

You golfers know what I'm talking about.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2009, 03:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Brett on October 09, 2009, 03:30:39 PM

The thing I love (or maybe hate) about golf is that you can shoot an absolutely miserable round of golf but there will always be that hand full of great shots during that round that keeps you wanting to come back for more.

You golfers know what I'm talking about.

No, I'm sorry I have no knowledge of this. Beleive me I mean it.

Brett · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:03:42 PM »

Quote from: Cabin4 on October 09, 2009, 03:44:40 PM

Quote from: Brett on October 09, 2009, 03:30:39 PM
The thing I love (or maybe hate) about golf is that you can shoot an absolutely miserable round of golf but there will always be that hand full of great shots during that round that keeps you wanting to come back for more.

You golfers know what I'm talking about.

No, I'm sorry I have no knowledge of this. Beleive me I mean it.

Then it is safe to assume that you are not a golfer.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:09:28 PM »

For the sake and safety of my fellow man, I avoid trying to be a golfer.

slim rem 7 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:27:34 PM »

well hes not the only one.. gettin that little ball in that little hole out there couple hundred yrds or so..
just hand me a rifle i ll hit that flag,, for i quit shooting any way.. that is until the squad car gets there..
then the gun gets hid under the clubs an i pull out a rake or something an put on my grnds keeper hat....recon that would work. not.

Gun Runner · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2009, 10:07:10 PM »

The couple of times that I made an attempt at golf they classified it as "Urban Renewell"

Gun Runner

williamlayton · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:12:14 AM »

I play with a wide range of skill levels---I even play with a wide range of skill levels

We have fun.
It is an entertaing and plesant pastime. No two shots are the same.
On the other hand--If we all fell in love with the same woman---Yada yada yada.
Blessings

williamlayton · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2009, 05:44:26 AM »

It has not because it seems not to be an issue. Technology, on the other hand has been under great scrutiny.
It has been discussed and all involved have said they would be willing to adhere too any directives.
golf is the only sport that polices itsownself and players call penalties on themselves.
Blessings

Cabin4 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2009, 06:02:48 AM »

The Olympic players won't be able to smoke cigars or drink cocktails on the course so this will never work.

boondocker · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:17:30 AM »

Quote from: Brett on October 09, 2009, 03:30:39 PM

The thing I love (or maybe hate) about golf is that you can shoot an absolutely miserable round of golf but there will always be that hand full of great shots during that round that keeps you wanting to come back for more.

You golfers know what I'm talking about.

Yessir it brings you back the next time. The water and trees are ball magnets and the harder you try the bigger the slice. When you get a seventy yard eagle you cant figure out why you double boogie the net 2 holes. Ah I hate this game ,cant stand it, putting my clubs on ebay, time to call for my tee time.

Brett · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:22:58 PM »

Q How do you know when it's time for a golfer to consider taking up a different sport?

A Your playing partners start referring to you as "The Snow Man". $:-\$

williamlayton · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2009, 06:40:41 PM »

Naw Brett---that's too good an excuse to buy some new clubs.

Blessings

dukkillr · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2009, 07:10:29 PM »

Quote from: TM7 on October 10, 2009, 03:00:56 AM

Quote from: Brett on October 09, 2009, 09:50:47 AM
So what do you think.. should golf be an Olympic sport? Could be one of the few Olympic sports where the athletes aren't washed up when they reach their mid 20s.
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Why not?...I think it was once, wasn't it? Should be for amateurs, though. Problem is golf is one professional sport where chemical performance enhancement is not scrutinized, which may be an issue with the Olympic committee.

..TM7

I believe you are wrong about drug testing in golf.

fr3db3ar · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2009, 02:23:49 AM »

If you believe chemical enhancement will improve your play.........have another beer

Personally I love the challenge of the game. I'd say it's not like other sports where once you have it down, you're good to go.

With golf....as soon as you think you have it down.......um....well......you don't

Questor · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2009, 02:58:29 AM »

No. There are plenty of other venues for golf. I worked for a man whose organization formally petitioned the olympic committee to consider ballroom dancing as an olympic sport. Somehow that didn't seem quite right to me either.